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Bricking It: How Lego built a toy shop behemoth

Starting out with wooden yo-yos, Lego has grown to become one of the biggest toy brands in the world - but with that has come a significant environmental impact, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 10 Jan

Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse has died aged 85

Dave Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85.

World • 30 Nov 20

The Star Wars memorabilia sold at the auction included action figures still pristine in their sealed packaging

Star Wars toys found in bin bags auctioned for £400k

A British couple have thanked their lucky stars after a garage full of bin bags they inherited from a neighbour who died, yielded a trove of Star Wars toys worth £400,000 (€443,000).

News Lens • 06 Nov 20

The Rise of Skywalker is the ninth and final film in the series

Lesbian kiss cut from new Star Wars movie in Singapore

Disney has cut a lesbian kiss from the latest "Star Wars" movie, Singapore's media regulator said, so that more children can watch it.

World • 24 Dec 19

Among the memorabilia is a prototype Imperial Storm trooper helmet from 1976

Star Wars online memorabilia auction underway

From vintage posters to action figures, Star Wars collectables are up for grabs in an online auction, days ahead of the release of the sci-fi saga's highly-anticipated ninth chapter.

Business • 06 Dec 19

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company had struck a deal to create a new trilogy in the blockbuster 'Star Wars' series

New 'Star Wars' trilogy raises hopes for Disney

The force of "Star Wars" lifted Walt Disney shares last night as the promise of a new film trilogy overshadowed disappointing quarterly results and struggles at the media company's television business.

Business • 10 Nov 17

First rockfall was discovered last Friday

Rockfall puts opening of Sceilg Mhichíl in doubt

There are fears a second major rockfall on Sceilg Mhichíl could delay the opening of the Unesco World Heritage site.

Munster • 20 Apr 17

Disney's 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' was not able to compete with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Iger 'open' to staying CEO as Disney earnings drop

Disney last night reported lower first-quarter earnings due partly to tough comparisons with last year's "Star Wars" blockbuster, as chief executive Robert Iger said he was willing to stay on.

Business • 09 Feb 17

Captain America: Civil War has been one of Disney Studio's biggest hits so far this year - making $1.1bn at the box office

Disney Studios enjoying highest ever revenues

Walt Disney Studios is celebrating its biggest ever year at the global box office after posting $5.9 billion in ticket sales during the first 10 months of 2016.

Business • 02 Nov 16

Revenue from toys targeted at boys jumped 24% to $336.9m in the first quarter

Hasbro sees strong sales of Star Wars, princesses

Hasbro, the second biggest US toymaker, has today reported better than expected quarterly profit and revenue.

Business • 18 Apr 16

Hasbro saw strong demand for toys based on the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie

Hasbro revenue beats estimates on Star Wars toys

Hasbro reported its biggest jump in quarterly revenue in nearly five years, beating analysts' estimates by a wide margin.

Business • 08 Feb 16

The first "Star Wars" film in a decade recorded the biggest domestic opening in Hollywood's history

Star Wars global sales may reach $528m: Disney CEO

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" may rake in $528m in worldwide ticket sales over the weekend, Walt Disney chief executive Bob Iger said on Bloomberg TV today.

Business • 21 Dec 15

Shares in Disney and EA rose after early praise for new Star Wars movie

Star Wars praise awakens the Force in Disney & EA

Early praise for the newest installment of "Star Wars" gave a boost to shares of Walt Disney and Electronic Arts, which recently launched a videogame based on the hugely popular space saga.

Business • 16 Dec 15

Lucasfilm filmed part of the new Star Wars movie 'The Force Awakens' on Skellig Michael last year

Star Wars filming to return to Skellig Michael

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphries has confirmed that she has granted permission for Lucasfilm to return to Skellig Michael to shoot part of the new Star Wars franchise.

News • 08 Sep 15

Walt Disney's quarterly profit beats Wall Street expectations

Disney profit jumps thanks to movies and parks

Walt Disney's quarterly profit exceeded Wall Street expectations, with a strong performance from its "Captain America" movie, higher attendance at US theme parks and brisk sales of merchandise tied to "Frozen".

Business • 06 Aug 14

Production crew and sets on Skellig Island as Star Wars: Episode VII begins filming

Skellig Michael exclusion zone for Star Wars film

A two-mile exclusion zone has been declared around Skellig Michael off the Kerry coast during the filming of a new Star Wars film on the island.

News • 29 Jul 14

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